Salaries

Active Income
In taxation, active income refers to earnings derived from active involvement in work and trade, including salaries, wages, and commissions. It is distinct from portfolio and passive income, which come from investments and activities in which the taxpayer does not materially participate.
Back Pay
Back pay refers to compensation owed to an employee for work performed in a previous pay period, typically resulting from payroll errors, disputes, or legal settlements.
Directors' Remuneration (Directors' Emoluments)
Directors' remuneration, also known as directors' emoluments, refers to all forms of compensation directors receive from their office or employment. This includes salaries, fees, wages, perquisites, and other profits, as well as expenses and benefits paid or provided by the employer.
Emoluments
Amounts received from an office or employment including all salaries, fees, wages, perquisites, and other profits as well as certain expenses and benefits paid or provided by the employer, which are deemed to be emoluments. They are subject to income tax.
Employment Costs
Employment costs refer to the total expenditure incurred by an organization in employing personnel. This includes salaries, wages, bonuses, incentive payments, employer's National Insurance contributions, and employer's pension scheme contributions.
Pay
Pay can refer to the compensation given to personnel for services performed or the act of exchanging money for goods or services.
Real Earnings
Real earnings refer to wages, salaries, and other forms of income adjusted for inflation, providing an accurate measure of changes in purchasing power over time.
Wage Bracket
A range of salaries for a particular occupation, often determined by levels of seniority and experience.

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